MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,781 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))
both front tyre deteriorated
o/s/rear tyre deteriorated
Both front tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front tyres are deteriorated
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front tyres are deteriorated
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Oil leak
o/s/front tyre deteriorated
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
o/s/front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
rear o/s bump stop missing
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
rear o/s bump stop missing
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F835 AOF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F835 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F835 AOF registered?
F835 AOF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.
Is F835 AOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F835 AOF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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